Study an MA in International Development and Education at Newcastle University, UK. Combine academic study with a practical placement and prepare for global careers in development and education.
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Our International Development and Education MA course is currently suspended for 2026. This means that we won’t be able to accept applications for this course starting in 2026.
We work with NGOs, charities and schools to offer you a dedicated placement, giving you practical experience, the chance to make a real impact, and the skills employers value.
This degree prepares you for a number of future paths. You could:
You'll graduate ready to contribute meaningfully to global development and education.
What sets this postgraduate degree apart is the integration of academic study with a practical placement where you carry out your own research to co-create change. You'll take a multidisciplinary approach to international development, and consider contemporary global change through various perspectives, including:
Extend your learning into the field of development and education through a dedicated placement module, either in person or virtually. The placement module provides you with hands-on experience. You'll:
Learn from lecturers who are experts in the field with extensive experience working across Asia and Africa. Our lecturers advise on policy relating to global challenges and carry out world-leading research. Lecturers are engaged in interdisciplinary research on:
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) run through the modules. This helps you understand global progress towards a better future for people and the planet by 2030. You will also explore current debates about how education contributes to the development process.
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Dr Steve Humble, MBE
Degree Programme Director
The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7593
Email : steve.humble@ncl.ac.uk
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